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600 A T-OP II Terminator Operation Instructions

S600-12-1

Contents
General 1
Safety Information 2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Isolating and Grounding a Cable Requiring
Repair 3
Reconnecting Cable to Apparatus Bushing 6

caution
Eaton's Cooper Power Systems 600 A T-OP II
terminator is designed to be operated in accordance
with normal safe operating procedures. These
instructions are not intended to supersede or replace
existing safety and operating procedures. Terminators
must be de-energized during operation or
maintenance. Visible break and adequate grounding
must be provided before cable work proceeds.

Figure 1. 600 A T-OP II Terminator.

T-OP II terminators should be installed and serviced

only by personnel familiar with good safety
practice and the handling of high-voltage electrical
equipment.

General
Equipment required

1 Voltage Tester

3 Grounding Elbows

3 T-OP II insulated Standoff Bushings

3 T-OP II insulated Protective Caps

1 Hotstick

Personal Protective Equipment

Insulating Rubber Blanket

Silicone Grease

Figure 2. One-line diagram of a three-phase cable connected to a three-phase switch on either end.

March 1995 New Issue

Safety for life

SAFETY
FOR LIFE

SAFETY
FOR LIFE

Eaton's Cooper Power Systems products meet or exceed all applicable industry standards relating to product safety. We
actively promote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through our service literature, instructional
training programs, and the continuous efforts of all Eaton's Cooper Power Systems employees involved in product design,
manufacture, marketing, and service.
We strongly urge that you always follow all locally approved safety procedures and safety instructions when working around
high voltage lines and equipment, and support our Safety For Life mission.

Safety information
The instructions in this manual are not intended as a
substitute for proper training or adequate experience
in the safe operation of the equipment described.
Only competent technicians who are familiar with this
equipment should install, operate, and service it.

Safety Instructions

Following are general caution and warning statements that

apply to this equipment. Additional statements, related to
specific tasks and procedures, are located throughout the
manual.

A competent technician has these qualifications:

Is thoroughly familiar with these instructions.
Is trained in industry-accepted high and low-voltage safe
operating practices and procedures.
Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize, clear,
and ground power distribution equipment.
Is trained in the care and use of protective equipment
such as flash clothing, safety glasses, face shield, hard
hat, rubber gloves, clampstick, hotstick, etc.
Following is important safety information. For safe
installation and operation of this equipment, be sure to
read and understand all cautions and warnings.

Hazard Statement Definitions

This manual may contain four types of hazard
statements:

Hazardous voltage. Contact with hazardous voltage

will cause death or severe personal injury. Follow all
locally approved safety procedures when working
around high- and low-voltage lines and equipment.

G103.3

WARNING
Before installing, operating, maintaining, or testing
this equipment, carefully read and understand
the contents of this manual. Improper operation,
handling or maintenance can result in death, severe
personal injury, and equipment damage.
G101.0

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

This equipment is not intended to protect human

life. Follow all locally approved procedures and
safety practices when installing or operating this
equipment. Failure to comply can result in death,
severe personal injury and equipment damage. G102.1

WARNING

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result In death or serious injury.

Power distribution and transmission equipment must

be properly selected for the intended application.
It must be installed and serviced by competent
personnel who have been trained and understand
proper safety procedures. These instructions are
written for such personnel and are not a substitute
for adequate training and experience in safety
procedures. Failure to properly select, install or
maintain power distribution and transmission
equipment can result in death, severe personal
injury, and equipment damage.

G122.3

DANGER

CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Caution: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in equipment damage only.

DANGER

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APPARATUS BUSHING

200 A PROTECTIVE CAP

LOADBREAK TAP
REDUCING PLUG
(LRTP)

T-OP II TERMINATOR ASSEMBLY

URD CABLE

Figure 3. Line illustration of the T-OP II.

Operation
Isolating and grounding a cable requiring repair
Step 1.
De-energize cables.

Open switches at both ends of cable to be isolated.

(Refer to Figure 4.)
Determine that there is adequate working room around
the terminators for parking the insulated standoff bushings and training cables.
Determine that there is adequate working room for
handling hotstick around apparatus cabinet.
Place insulating rubber blanket on the ground directly in
front of terminators.
Inspect and test all operating equipment for serviceability.
Connect grounding elbow of appropriate voltage class, to
system ground.

Figure 4. De-energized cables.

Connect ground leads of protective caps to system

ground.

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Step 2.
Determine that cables are de-energized.

Remove 200 A protective cap or arrester from T-OPII

terminators using hotstick and set aside in a clean,
protected area.

Step 3.
Provide a visible break.

Insert test probe of phasing stick on volt meter into 200

A interface. (Refer to Figure 5.)
Determine that all cables are de-energized.

Clean and lubricate T-OP II insulated standoff bushing.

Mount T-OP II insulated standoff bushing in the apparatus
parking pocket using a hotstick. Tighten eyebolt to ensure
secure mounting. Ensure that the copper stud is properly
installed in the bushing before moving cable. (Refer to
Figure 6.)

Figure 6. Mount T-OP II standoff bushing.

Figure 5. Test for voltage with phasing sticks.

WARNING
Do not proceed until cables are de-energized.

Clean and lubricate, mating interface of the O&T/Torque

tool with an approved lubricant.
Grasp eye of the O&T/Torque tool with a hotstick, pull eye
fully into the stick.
Using the hotstick, insert the O&T/Torque tool into the
throat of the 200 A bushing portion at the LRTP. Engage
the rotating nut. (Refer to Figure 7.)
Turn the O&T/Torque tool counterclockwise until both the
threaded connection and the interference fit of the T-OP II
is broken.

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STEP 4
Provide a visible ground.

After securing cable end of grounding elbow to the

system ground, firmly grasp the pulling eye of the elbow
with the hotstick.
Close the grounding elbow into the 200 A bushing of the
LRTP. (Refer to Figure 9.)
Attach drain wire of 600 A T-OP II protective cap to
system ground.
Clean and lubricate mating interface of cap.

Figure 7. Installing the O&T/Torque tool into one LRTP.

NNote: The initial disconnect of the T-OP II may be difficult

until the installation torque is overcome.

Using the hotstick, lift the T-OP II termination off the

apparatus bushing and place it on the insulated standoff
bushing. (Refer to Figure 8.)

Figure 9. Install the grounding elbow into the 200 A

bushing.

While pushing the T-body onto the standoff bushing, turn

the O&T/Torque tool clockwise to make the threaded
connection, turn until tight.

Remove O&T/Torque tool.

Grasp pulling eye of cap with hotstick and pull fully into
the stick.
Using the shotgun, install protective cap on to the
exposed apparatus bushing by threading the cap on to
the bushing stud.
Turn until tight and remove hotstick.
Repeat this procedure on both ends, for each cable to be
grounded. (Refer to Figure 10.)

Figure 8. Move T-OP II Terminator to insulated bushing.

Figure 10. Install protective cap on exposed apparatus

bushing.
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Figure 12. Test for voltage with volt meter.

Figure 11. Open switch if it is closed.

Step 2.
Connect cable to apparatus bushing.

Reconnecting cable To apparatus bushings

Step 1.
Determine that bushings are de-energized.

Check apparatus switch and see that it is open. Open

switch if it is closed. (Refer to Figure 11.)
Grasp 600 A protective cap with shotgun. Rotate
counterclockwise, until threads are disengaged.

Remove protective cap from the bushing and set aside in

a clean, protected area.
Using, a volt meter, test apparatus bushing to determine
that the bushing is de-energized. (Refer to Figure 12.)

WARNING
Do not proceed until apparatus is de-energized.

Grasp pulling eye of the grounding elbow with shotgun,

pull firmly to remove elbow from the LRTP of the T-body.
Set elbow aside in a clean area.
Grasp O&T/Torque tool with the shotgun and pull fully
into hotstick.
Using the shotgun, insert the O&T/Torque tool into the
throat at the LRTP and engage the rotating nut. Rotate
tool counterclockwise until both the threaded connection
and the rubber interference fit is broken.
Lift the T-OP II termination from the insulated standoff
bushing to the apparatus bushing.
While pushing the T-body on to the apparatus bushing,
turn the O&T/Torque tool clockwise to make the threaded
connection. Turn until torque head rachets (20-25 ft-lbs.).
An audible click will be heard. (Refer to Figure 13.)

Figure 13. Install T-OP II termination onto apparatus

bushing.
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Remove O&T/Torque tool.

Using the hotstick, replace 200 A protective cap or elbow
arrester on the 200 A interface of the LRTP. (Refer to
Figure 14.)

Figure 14. Reinstall 200 A Protective Cap.

Repeat this procedure for all cables on both ends, that

were previously grounded.
Remove all tools, grounds, and personal protective equipment from work area before re-energizing equipment.

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SAFETY
FOR LIFE

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